S1 resto, Winter Engine Rebuild/New Wheels
30-12-2008, 03:04 PM
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Feb? 
Hows it goin mate?
I went and done a bit yesterday, all the front suspension is bolted up properly (what a c*nt that was) fitted steering rack and track rod ends, so now it can go back on its wheels woo hoo, although still need to bolt rear caliper brackets on but just need to go get 8 high tensile allen head bolts for that.
sorted some wiring behind the dash, small amount left to do, then i'll tidy it all up and make sure its secure, fitted some heater ducting although looking at some of it, it needs a clean inside! so next thing to do is fit the steering collum/pedals and then I'm about ready to put the dash back on, windscreen in and front seats
Couple of not so interesting progress pics...
hopefully have the dash in within the next couple of days
Hows it goin mate?
I went and done a bit yesterday, all the front suspension is bolted up properly (what a c*nt that was) fitted steering rack and track rod ends, so now it can go back on its wheels woo hoo, although still need to bolt rear caliper brackets on but just need to go get 8 high tensile allen head bolts for that.
sorted some wiring behind the dash, small amount left to do, then i'll tidy it all up and make sure its secure, fitted some heater ducting although looking at some of it, it needs a clean inside! so next thing to do is fit the steering collum/pedals and then I'm about ready to put the dash back on, windscreen in and front seats
Couple of not so interesting progress pics...
hopefully have the dash in within the next couple of days
03-01-2009, 04:36 PM
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cheers
Steve, Im plannin on doin the chassis legs, rear inner arches and prob the A pillars (somehow) lol.
Stuck the steering collum in, dash and windscreen over the past 2 days, jus need to sort some ignition wires before I can plug the indicator stalks up though.
what a difference it's made.
Brake and fuel lines next 
Steve, Im plannin on doin the chassis legs, rear inner arches and prob the A pillars (somehow) lol.
Stuck the steering collum in, dash and windscreen over the past 2 days, jus need to sort some ignition wires before I can plug the indicator stalks up though.
what a difference it's made.
Brake and fuel lines next
03-01-2009, 05:02 PM
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I'd like it finnished for the start of april, but i'd settle for the start of June!
Still need to assemble engine, wiring loom for ECU, brake and fuel lines, intercooler and pipework, fit bodykit, make inlet and probably some more ive forgot!
Still need to assemble engine, wiring loom for ECU, brake and fuel lines, intercooler and pipework, fit bodykit, make inlet and probably some more ive forgot!
04-01-2009, 12:06 AM
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mmmmm looks like you had a (diamond) white christmas!!!! looking good mate finish line in sight you better get a nice mag feature with that its gorgeous!!!!!
04-01-2009, 10:34 PM
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Cheers for the comments everyone, cant decide wether to put the kit on it now or when its completely done, prob best waiting just incase, impatient tho!
Ahh but it was an Audi Iris white christmas 
thanks for that, I'd love to get it mag featured, will need to see if its good enough once im finnished!
Ahh but it was an Audi Iris white christmas
thanks for that, I'd love to get it mag featured, will need to see if its good enough once im finnished!
11-01-2009, 02:40 PM
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Haha! Im kinda stuck at the moment to do much more I need to start buying some bits, need a bias valve and some brake line then I can fit that lot up and then I need some stainless tube for the fuel lines!
Fitted the rear discs and calipers, rusty discs should clean up fine once used!
Still want to make the rear end fully adjustable, but need the coilovers and the cash!
Might go and clean/paint my block tonight and stick in the crank!
Fitted the rear discs and calipers, rusty discs should clean up fine once used!
Still want to make the rear end fully adjustable, but need the coilovers and the cash!
Might go and clean/paint my block tonight and stick in the crank!
11-01-2009, 02:45 PM
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Spose the wallet will have to come out for some bits to get it finished then!!!!! Unless they can be tactically aquired
11-01-2009, 02:57 PM
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Bein tights great!!! I'm bein pikey for the next couple of months just bought a mk4 turbo estate for Ł600 quid but appears to be less finished than i thought it was!! So am going to need some bits!!!!
14-01-2009, 07:23 PM
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Alright Steve, haha the wallet's out today!!
Bought some copper nickel bake line (still undecided wether to paint it dark green to match original or just keep it bare?) and an rs2000 handbrake cable so I can hook that up, one more thing off the list and all that! Now after this post im just goin on fleabay to buy a wilwood brake bias valve! I will have brakes by the end of next week!!!!! lol
I got the block painted black finally and decided to stick the crank and oil squirts in while I was in the mood.
Now need to do the ring gaps, get some ARP big end bolts and an oil pump!
cheeRS
Bought some copper nickel bake line (still undecided wether to paint it dark green to match original or just keep it bare?) and an rs2000 handbrake cable so I can hook that up, one more thing off the list and all that! Now after this post im just goin on fleabay to buy a wilwood brake bias valve! I will have brakes by the end of next week!!!!! lol
I got the block painted black finally and decided to stick the crank and oil squirts in while I was in the mood.
Now need to do the ring gaps, get some ARP big end bolts and an oil pump!
cheeRS
22-01-2009, 08:57 PM
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Got the pistons in, and oil pump on...just need some ARP rod bolts and the bottom end is more or less done!
Hidden the wiring down the inner wing too.
Hidden the wiring down the inner wing too.
23-01-2009, 08:35 PM
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Cheers lads!
Spammage, not really got a target but a car with 'simmilar' spec (higher CR for one) made 272@ the wheels. I'd be happy with a safe 230@ the wheels but i'd say it will be good for a bit more than that!
Got headlights in, had to lengthen the wiring for the drivers headlight as now it runs under the inner wing (the wiring not the headlight!)
Spammage, not really got a target but a car with 'simmilar' spec (higher CR for one) made 272@ the wheels. I'd be happy with a safe 230@ the wheels but i'd say it will be good for a bit more than that!
Got headlights in, had to lengthen the wiring for the drivers headlight as now it runs under the inner wing (the wiring not the headlight!)
23-01-2009, 08:50 PM
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great progress there mate.........(i havent actually read it, but you were moaning that i hadnt commented so here you go....)
cant wait till its done
ill put a proper comment when i actually read it
cant wait till its done
ill put a proper comment when i actually read it
25-01-2009, 12:01 PM
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Chop, it's a huge jigsaw puzzle...its good fun though!
I got the GS for the parts, engine, brakes, turbo, big valve head/cam & 3" mongoose etc as it had all the bits I needed for mine so made sense to get that!
If i bought all the parts seperately I'd of payed more than what I did for the car so I'd say I got it at an 'ok' price..
And to think Grippy's is still lying as a bare restored shell !!
Might go and make a start on the front brake lines today, hopefully sending the head off on monday to be checked over before I stick it on!
I got the GS for the parts, engine, brakes, turbo, big valve head/cam & 3" mongoose etc as it had all the bits I needed for mine so made sense to get that!
If i bought all the parts seperately I'd of payed more than what I did for the car so I'd say I got it at an 'ok' price..
And to think Grippy's is still lying as a bare restored shell !!
Might go and make a start on the front brake lines today, hopefully sending the head off on monday to be checked over before I stick it on!
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